diff --git a/.github/workflows/template-sync.yaml b/.github/workflows/template-sync.yaml
index 1cd07c5..85d1024 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/template-sync.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/template-sync.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,11 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          token: ${{ secrets.GH_TOKEN_FOR_UPDATES }}
       - uses: AndreasAugustin/actions-template-sync@v2
         with:
+          # required to update github workflow files
           github_token: ${{ secrets.GH_TOKEN_FOR_UPDATES }}
+          pr_commit_msg: Merge template changes
           source_repo_path: NuschtOS/template